Countering Foreign Terrorist Organization Use of Illicit Mining
🏛 Bureau of Counterterrorism (DOS-SCT)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working to counter terrorist financing and exploitation through illicit mining. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, think tanks, NGOs, educational institutions (public and private), for-profit companies, and public international organizations. Projects should engage law enforcement, mining regulators, judges, prosecutors, and civil society. The focus is on FTO and TCO involvement in illicit mining and related exploitation.
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Program description
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) is seeking proposals for an initiative that will address the exploitation of illicit mining by violent FTOs. Special focus should be on the relationship and involvement of FTOs and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) in the space. Competitive proposals should take an integrated approach to the threat and include civilian law enforcement, mining sector regulators, judges and prosecutors, and civil society where appropriate.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Statement
- Letters of Partnership/Commitment from law enforcement and regulatory partners
- Curriculum Vitae of key personnel
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Counterterrorism
- 📞 703-516-1684
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.701 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$22,988,485
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$12,475,819
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$11,840,645
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$11,692,024
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$11,167,474
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$11,074,555
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$10,221,242
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$7,749,000
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$7,198,208
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$7,095,687
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, think tanks, NGOs, educational institutions, for-profit companies, and public international organizations are eligible. Proposed projects should involve law enforcement and mining sector experts.
What is the funding level?
Awards typically range from $2,000,000 to $4,933,399. Cost sharing is not required.
What type of work does this fund?
Projects addressing FTO and TCO exploitation of illicit mining. Work should integrate law enforcement, regulatory, judicial, and civil society perspectives.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is July 15, 2026. This is a fixed deadline with no rolling acceptance.
How competitive is this grant?
Very competitive. Successful proposals take integrated, multi-sector approaches and demonstrate deep understanding of the illicit mining-terrorism nexus.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly map how illicit mining directly funds or enables FTO/TCO operations in your target geography.
- Build partnerships with law enforcement, mining regulators, and prosecutors before writing to ensure buy-in.
- Show how your approach addresses both supply-side (mining) and demand-side (terrorism financing) simultaneously.
- Emphasize civil society and local community engagement to build legitimacy and sustainability.
- Use concrete metrics tied to disruption of terrorist financing networks, not just awareness activities.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals that treat mining regulation and counterterrorism as separate issues rather than integrated threats. Applications lacking demonstrated partnerships with law enforcement and judicial actors. Projects without clear metrics for measuring impact on terrorist financing disruption.
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